
Heavy Rain Closes Roads in Lakki on Leros
Intense weather phenomena have been occurring in the last few hours in Leros, with the heavy rainfall creating traffic problems in the area of Lakki.

Τα δημοσιεύματα της περιόδου, ομαδοποιημένα ανά ημέρα.

Intense weather phenomena have been occurring in the last few hours in Leros, with the heavy rainfall creating traffic problems in the area of Lakki.

ANNOUNCEMENT – We inform you that due to heavy rains, a landslide has occurred on the road leading to Panteli Castle.

The completion of the election procedures and the composition of the new Board of Directors was announced by the Hoteliers' Union of Leros - Leipsa, with Emmanuel Mathioudakis as president. The Union prioritizes the tourism promotion of the two islands, the approach to new markets and the extension of the tourist season.

Leros is dynamically entering the emerging map of Greek destinations for digital nomads, attracting professionals from abroad who combine telecommuting with the quality of life of an authentic Aegean island.

Restrictions will apply at the port of LakkiSaturday, September 26, 2026, due to the ceremony for the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the destroyer "Queen Olga".

The necessity to launch a regular ferry to Leros every Friday, during the summer months, since in July and August the island faced a problem with the movement of travelers, but also of goods, was highlighted once again by the vice-president of the Tourism Department of the Dodecanese Chamber (EBED), vice-president of the Leros Hoteliers' Union and member of the Dod/sou Tourist Offices' Union,Thodoris Asvestas, speaking to Real Voice 99.5 and the show "Together at 10" with Natasha Pambri.

The Committee for Culture and Information of The Municipality of Leros and the Private Museum "DEPOSITO DI GUERRA - IOANNIS PARAPONIARIS" invite you to a special event of historical awakening and honor, on Saturday September 26, 2026, at 18:00, at the Municipal Library of The Municipality of Leros.

INVITATION: The Centre for Culture, Research and Development of LerosDiana, in collaboration withLeros Theatre Group, invites you to a special event dedicated to the life and work of the poet Olympia Karagiorga, almost two years after her death.

43-year-old Markos Spanos, a photographer who works in the IT Department of The Municipality of Leros, has an interesting hobby. Born in New York to Lerians who immigrated to America, he returned at the age of 11. In recent years he has been voluntarily guiding foreign and Greek visitors to the architectural ruins and the great war history of the island. Chronologically, this period spans from the Italian occupation to the iconic Battle of Leros, the last great Nazi triumph.

The images from the interior of a former Italian military building in the Diapori area of Leros are causing shock and intense concern.

The Autonomous Directorate of Civil Protection & Climate Crisis of the South Aegean Region informs thaton 7-9-2026, according to the Daily Fire Risk Forecast Map drawn up by the Planning and Emergency Response Directorate of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection, the risk of fires in the South Aegean Region -P.E. Cyclades & P.E. Dodecanese is very high (Danger Category 4)and all the competent services are in a state of heightened alertness.

THEMunicipality of Lerosinvites you to the "Traditional Trawl and Fishermen's Festival", on Saturday September 5, 2026, at 19:30, in the Panteli area, near the fishing shelter.

The Leros Motorcycle Club completes its 25 years of operation and action this year, continuing its presence in the island's sporting and social events.

Former mayor Michalis Kolias criticised the withdrawal of EUR 830,963 in funding for a swimming pool and related facilities at Xerokampos on Leros.

The Leros Coastguard responded after an unoccupied Polish-flagged sailing yacht began drifting in Lakki Bay during adverse weather.

Residents and businesses on Leros reported outages and partial electricity supply, renewing concern about repeated cuts and voltage fluctuations.

Staff and doctors' unions at Leros Hospital warned that chronic understaffing had left the CT scanner unavailable and essential medical posts unfilled.

Greece's Council of State approved recruitment scoring rules for municipal nurseries, giving greater weight to the experience of existing staff.

Three personal doctor posts at Leros Hospital were included in a new recruitment notice issued by the 2nd Piraeus and Aegean Health Region.

The new Leros Medical Centre said it had not begun operating or receiving patients as it responded to reports of complaints about licensing.

A planned electricity interruption was announced for Panteli, Vromolithos and Spilia on Leros from 6am to 9am on 25 August 2026.

A 23-year-old woman requiring immediate hospital care was transferred from Leros to Kos aboard a Hellenic Coast Guard patrol boat.

Leros will host the fourth Cultural Psychosocial Intervention Seminar from 30 August to 3 September 2026, bringing together specialists and the local community.

Migration and asylum minister Thanos Plevris announced about EUR 17 million for Leros under a programme supporting islands affected by migration pressures.

Artemis announced the return of its children's dance groups on 5 September as the Leros cultural organisation marked its 50th anniversary year.